Conflict and Resolutions Studies Program partners with the Washington County Bar Association on community education programs
WASHINGTON, PA (April 17, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) Conflict and Resolutions Studies Program has partnered with the Washington County Bar Association (PA) to offer collaborative programming to strengthen U.S. democracy and the rule of law. The partnership is part of a grant awarded by the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute…
Twenty-six students receive Magellan Projects for summer travel and research
WASHINGTON, PA (April 15, 2024)—Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently announced a group of 26 students who will receive funding from the College’s signature travel program, the Magellan Project, for the summer of 2024. Initiated in 2008, the Magellan Project—an opportunity unique to W&J—provides funds for student-designed, research-based travel in domestic and international destinations new…
Math students attend, present at international conference
WASHINGTON, PA (March 27, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) Department of Mathematics recently sponsored a trip to the National Joint Mathematics Meeting (JMM) in San Francisco, California. Five students and four faculty attended the January 2024 conference. Two students—Josiah Hudock ‘25 and Madison Ramsey ‘25—also presented research projects. Hudock, a mathematics and music…
Physics students share experiences from competitive national internships
WASHINGTON, PA (March 22, 2024) – Three Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) students completed high-profile Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at various institutions across the country last summer. Below they reflect on their personal experiences, learning outcomes and how their W&J education helped along the way. Maddy Ramsey ‘25 Physics and mathematics major Where was…
Students earn first place at 2024 AFCEA Health IT Summit
WASHINGTON, PA (March 8, 2024) – A team of Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) students earned a first-place distinction at the Ann Kenny Case Competition as part of the 15th Annual Health IT Summit held recently by the Bethesda chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) in Bethesda, Maryland. The first-place award…
Engaged citizenship the theme of 7th annual Symposium on Democracy
WASHINGTON, PA (February 26, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) 2024 Symposium on Democracy centered around the theme, “Stepping Up: Being an Informed, Involved and Impactful Citizen,” aiming to showcase how highly engaged citizens can impact the world positively and drive meaningful change. Held annually in February during the week of Presidents Day, the…
Maxwell Lecture hosts W&J alumnus, author
WASHINGTON, PA (February 15, 2024) – Washington & Jefferson College’s (W&J) Department of English and Department of Religious Studies recently hosted Dr. Ed Simon ‘06 for the J. Robert Maxwell ‘43 Visiting Scholar Series. During his talk, “The Humanities in an Inhumane Time,” Dr. Simon argued that the actual value of a liberal arts education…
W&J announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Washington, PA (January 26, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List comprises full-time students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students on the fall 2023 Dean’s List include: Name Hometown Alex Acosta Acworth, GA Connor Adams Davidsville, PA Mackenzie Adams…
W&J’s Jaywant receives award for doctoral dissertation on India
WASHINGTON, PA (November 21, 2023) – Washington & Jefferson College’s Dr. Ketaki Jaywant, assistant professor of history, was recently awarded UCLA’s Center for India and South Asia’s Sardar Patel Award. Dr. Jaywant won the award for her doctoral dissertation titled “Secularizing Caste: Mapping Nineteenth-Century Anti-caste Politics in Western India.” “I am excited to receive the…
Applications open for 2024 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The application process for the 2024 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is now open. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship awards up to $7,000 to approximately 55 students nationwide pursuing a career related to the environment, Tribal public policy or healthcare. Interested applicants must apply with the help of their faculty representative. W&J’s faculty representative is Dr. Robert East,…
